Comments on: The E-mail You Should Never Write http://heatherhuhman.com/2009/12/the-e-mail-you-should-never-write/ Thu, 08 Sep 2011 18:24:00 +0000 hourly 1 By: Heather R. Huhman http://heatherhuhman.com/2009/12/the-e-mail-you-should-never-write/comment-page-1/#comment-102 Heather R. Huhman Wed, 16 Dec 2009 17:42:45 +0000 http://www.heatherhuhman.com/?p=191#comment-102 Posting this comment on behalf of another reader:<div><br></div><div>I kind of fall into the same category as the author of the letter you received. I emailed complete strangers for help and occasionally got a positive response. In the following, I am reproducing the exact body of the letter without the specifics. I would truly appreciate your honest comments/feedback/suggestions on the letter. It would be really useful in my job search to know the ‘sense’ & ‘feel’ (for want of better vocabulary) my letter is conveying. Thank you very much in advance.<br></div><div> <p class="MsoNormal">Here is the letter:</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">Dear Madam,</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal"><font class="Apple-style-span" face="'Times New Roman', serif"><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; ">I found your email ID from the internet and am writing to you. I am Xxx, a graduate from the University of Xxx. I graduated in Xxx with a Master's in Xxx. Since then I have been looking for employment.</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; ">I am very much interested in working for Xxx and would be thankful if you can take a look at my credentials and consider them if suitable. Attached is my resume for your convenience.<br></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; ">I am looking for entry level positions, particularly a position wherein I can put to use my transferable analytical and problem solving skills. I have identified two such positions at Xxx.The following are the job descriptions:<br></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; ">1. Xxx<br></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; ">2. Xxx<br></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; ">These are a couple of job postings, I found in the careers section of Xxx. I am more than willing to be considered for any other such positions wherein Xxx recruits people from various backgrounds. Also, I would like to mention that I am open to any kind of work and relocating anywhere in the USA.<br></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; ">I have been unsuccessfully searching for an employment for the past 1 year. Thus,I would be ever so thankful for any kind of help from your side. I apologize for causing you any inconvenience by contacting you in this manner.<br></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; ">Thank you for your time and patience. I look forward to hearing from you."<br></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; ">Sincerely, </p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; ">Xxx</p></font></p></div> Posting this comment on behalf of another reader:
I kind of fall into the same category as the author of the
letter you received. I emailed complete strangers for help and occasionally got
a positive response. In the following, I am reproducing the exact
body of the letter without the specifics. I would truly appreciate your honest comments/feedback/suggestions on the letter. It would be really useful in
my job search to know the ‘sense’ & ‘feel’ (for want of better vocabulary)
my letter is conveying. Thank you very much in advance.

Here is the letter:

Dear
Madam,

I found your email ID from the internet and am writing to you. I am Xxx, a graduate from the University of Xxx. I graduated in Xxx with a Master’s in Xxx. Since then I have been looking for employment.

I am very much interested in working for Xxx and would be thankful if you can take a look at my credentials and consider them if suitable. Attached is my resume for your convenience.

I am looking for entry level positions, particularly a position wherein I can put to use my transferable analytical and problem solving skills. I have identified two such positions at Xxx.The following are the job descriptions:

1. Xxx

2. Xxx

These are a couple of job postings, I found in the careers section of Xxx. I am more than willing to be considered for any other such positions wherein Xxx recruits people from various backgrounds. Also, I would like to mention that I am open to any kind of work and relocating anywhere in the USA.

I have been unsuccessfully searching for an employment for the past 1 year. Thus,I would be ever so thankful for any kind of help from your side. I apologize for causing you any inconvenience by contacting you in this manner.

Thank you for your time and patience. I look forward to hearing from you.”

Sincerely, 

Xxx

]]> By: Heather R. Huhman http://heatherhuhman.com/2009/12/the-e-mail-you-should-never-write/comment-page-1/#comment-517 Heather R. Huhman Wed, 16 Dec 2009 17:42:00 +0000 http://www.heatherhuhman.com/?p=191#comment-517 Posting this comment on behalf of another reader:I kind of fall into the same category as the author of the letter you received. I emailed complete strangers for help and occasionally got a positive response. In the following, I am reproducing the exact body of the letter without the specifics. I would truly appreciate your honest comments/feedback/suggestions on the letter. It would be really useful in my job search to know the ‘sense’ & ‘feel’ (for want of better vocabulary) my letter is conveying. Thank you very much in advance. Here is the letter: Dear Madam,I found your email ID from the internet and am writing to you. I am Xxx, a graduate from the University of Xxx. I graduated in Xxx with a Master's in Xxx. Since then I have been looking for employment.I am very much interested in working for Xxx and would be thankful if you can take a look at my credentials and consider them if suitable. Attached is my resume for your convenience.I am looking for entry level positions, particularly a position wherein I can put to use my transferable analytical and problem solving skills. I have identified two such positions at Xxx.The following are the job descriptions:1. Xxx2. XxxThese are a couple of job postings, I found in the careers section of Xxx. I am more than willing to be considered for any other such positions wherein Xxx recruits people from various backgrounds. Also, I would like to mention that I am open to any kind of work and relocating anywhere in the USA.I have been unsuccessfully searching for an employment for the past 1 year. Thus,I would be ever so thankful for any kind of help from your side. I apologize for causing you any inconvenience by contacting you in this manner.Thank you for your time and patience. I look forward to hearing from you."Sincerely, Xxx Posting this comment on behalf of another reader:I kind of fall into the same category as the author of the
letter you received. I emailed complete strangers for help and occasionally got
a positive response. In the following, I am reproducing the exact
body of the letter without the specifics. I would truly appreciate your honest comments/feedback/suggestions on the letter. It would be really useful in
my job search to know the ‘sense’ & ‘feel’ (for want of better vocabulary)
my letter is conveying. Thank you very much in advance.

Here is the letter:

Dear
Madam,I found your email ID from the internet and am writing to you. I am Xxx, a graduate from the University of Xxx. I graduated in Xxx with a Master’s in Xxx. Since then I have been looking for employment.I am very much interested in working for Xxx and would be thankful if you can take a look at my credentials and consider them if suitable. Attached is my resume for your convenience.I am looking for entry level positions, particularly a position wherein I can put to use my transferable analytical and problem solving skills. I have identified two such positions at Xxx.The following are the job descriptions:1. Xxx2. XxxThese are a couple of job postings, I found in the careers section of Xxx. I am more than willing to be considered for any other such positions wherein Xxx recruits people from various backgrounds. Also, I would like to mention that I am open to any kind of work and relocating anywhere in the USA.I have been unsuccessfully searching for an employment for the past 1 year. Thus,I would be ever so thankful for any kind of help from your side. I apologize for causing you any inconvenience by contacting you in this manner.Thank you for your time and patience. I look forward to hearing from you.”Sincerely, Xxx

]]> By: Charlene http://heatherhuhman.com/2009/12/the-e-mail-you-should-never-write/comment-page-1/#comment-101 Charlene Wed, 16 Dec 2009 14:38:24 +0000 http://www.heatherhuhman.com/?p=191#comment-101 I recently received several LinkedIn messages asking for a recommendation on a former colleague who I knew from chatting with over a quick coffee break but never actually worked with.  I ignored the first request thinking it was in error but then received 3 more requests before I politely sent a message back saying I did not think I was the best person to ask as we had never worked together on anything and that if he'd like a recommendation based on his coffee preferences I was more than happy to oblige. The requests stopped and I never did receive a response or apology. I recently received several LinkedIn messages asking for a recommendation on a former colleague who I knew from chatting with over a quick coffee break but never actually worked with.  I ignored the first request thinking it was in error but then received 3 more requests before I politely sent a message back saying I did not think I was the best person to ask as we had never worked together on anything and that if he’d like a recommendation based on his coffee preferences I was more than happy to oblige. The requests stopped and I never did receive a response or apology.

]]> By: Charlene http://heatherhuhman.com/2009/12/the-e-mail-you-should-never-write/comment-page-1/#comment-516 Charlene Wed, 16 Dec 2009 14:38:00 +0000 http://www.heatherhuhman.com/?p=191#comment-516 I recently received several LinkedIn messages asking for a recommendation on a former colleague who I knew from chatting with over a quick coffee break but never actually worked with.  I ignored the first request thinking it was in error but then received 3 more requests before I politely sent a message back saying I did not think I was the best person to ask as we had never worked together on anything and that if he'd like a recommendation based on his coffee preferences I was more than happy to oblige. The requests stopped and I never did receive a response or apology. I recently received several LinkedIn messages asking for a recommendation on a former colleague who I knew from chatting with over a quick coffee break but never actually worked with.  I ignored the first request thinking it was in error but then received 3 more requests before I politely sent a message back saying I did not think I was the best person to ask as we had never worked together on anything and that if he’d like a recommendation based on his coffee preferences I was more than happy to oblige. The requests stopped and I never did receive a response or apology.

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